Located in Coventry, Wyken Croft Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Wyken Croft Primary School currently has around 912 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.8% boys and 49.2% girls. Around 19.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (51.3%). indian pupils make up about 12.8%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Wyken Croft, Coventry, CV2 3AA |
| Website: | www.wykencroft.coventry.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 02476613932 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Coventry |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs G Franklin |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 103696 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/11/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 918 |
| Number of Pupils: | 912 |
| Number of Boys: | 463 |
| Number of Girls: | 449 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 51.30% | 468 |
| Indian | 12.80% | 117 |
| Other White | 7.00% | 64 |
| Other Asian | 4.90% | 45 |
| African | 4.80% | 44 |
| White and Asian | 3.90% | 36 |
| Pakistani | 3.80% | 35 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.80% | 35 |
| Other Mixed | 1.50% | 14 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.40% | 13 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.20% | 11 |
| Caribbean | 1.00% | 9 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 8 |
| Unclassified | 0.80% | 7 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.30% | 3 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.30% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Nursery School Station Street East , Foleshill CV6 5FR | - not rated | 2,896 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyken Croft Primary School Wyken Croft , Wyken CV2 3AA | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyken Croft Junior School Wyken Croft , Wyken CV2 3AA | - not rated | 166 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyken Croft Infant School Wyken Croft , CV2 3AA | - not rated | 166 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School St John Fisher Primary School , Wyken CV2 3NR | 3out of 4 | 601 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Kineton Road , Wyken CV2 3NR | - not rated | 601 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caludon Castle School Axholme Road , Wyken CV2 5BD | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caludon Castle School Axholme Road , Wyken CV2 5BD | - not rated | 799 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyng Hall School Blackberry Lane , CV2 3JS | - not rated | 1,128 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyng Hall School Blackberry Lane , CV2 3JS | - not rated | 1,128 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Park School Dane Road , CV2 4JW | 3out of 4 | 1,667 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seva School Link House , Eden Road CV2 2TB | 3out of 4 | 2,170 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth School Tiverton Road , CV2 3DN | - not rated | 476 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Centre 4 Tiverton Road , CV2 3DN | - not rated | 671 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry Extended Learning Centre Axholme Road , CV2 5BD | - not rated | 716 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry Hospital School and Home Tuition Service Ward 5 , Walsgrove Hospital CV2 2DX | - not rated | 891 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Coventry Alternative Provision Academy Axholme Road , Wyken CV2 5BD | 2out of 4 | 894 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.